Letter of intent No. 5: Running back Reggie Gallaspy
Running back
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Greensboro (N.C.) Southern Guilford High
5-foot-10, 209 pounds
Measurables:
• At the Shrine Bowl combine held at Washington (N.C.) High, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds and the shuttle in 4.26 seconds, had a 9-8 standing broad jump and did 16 reps at 185 pounds on the bench press.
Stats:
• Senior: Led the state in rushing with 3,318 yards on 349 carriers, averaging 9.5 yards per rush, and scored 52 touchdowns. Made nine receptions for 123 yards and two more scores. Added 29 tackles, including three for loss and four sacks, two quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles on defense. Returned five kickoffs for an average of 27.0 yards.
• Junior: Ran 282 times for 1,704 yards and 26 touchdowns and caught 14 passes for 245 yards and an additional score. Had 23 tackles, including six for loss and a sack on defense. Returned nine kickoffs for an average of 24.3 yards and seven punts for an average of 22.4 yards.
• Sophomore: Rushed 177 times for 1,751 yards and 20 touchdowns and returned nine kickoffs for an average of 20.1 yards.
Ratings:
• Rivals.com: Four stars, No. 28 running back in the country, No. 11 in the state.
• Scout.com: Three stars, No. 84 running back in the country, No. 20 in the state.
• 247Sports: Three stars, No. 46 running back in the country, No. 15 in the state.
• ESPN: Three stars, No. 43 running back in the country, No. 18 in the state.
• National Underclassmen: No. 15 in the state.
• Athlete Vault: No. 32 in the state.
• Fayetteville Observer: No. 23 in the state.
Honors/accomplishments:
• Was named an honorable mention Parade All-American.
• Selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game, where he started at linebacker and also played on offense.
• Posted seven carries for four yards, made an eight-yard reception and notched two tackles, including 1.5 for loss, in the game.
• Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 4 performer for Team North Carolina during the Shrine Week, the best player for the squad in the game itself and as having the best feet of any player from both rosters.
• Picked first-team all-state by the Associated Press, Carolina Gridiron and NCPreps.com.
• Named the Greensboro News and Record All-Area Player of the Year.
• Two-time Mid-Piedmont 3-A Offensive Player of the Year and three-time all-conference selection.
• In 2014, helped Southern Guilford to first-ever undefeated regular season in school history.
Recruitment:
• Narrowed list of favorites to offers from Arkansas, Duke, Michigan State, NC State, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest.
• Picked the Wolfpack while on an official visit on Sept. 27.
• Enrolled early at NC State and will participate in spring practices.
Recruiter of record:
• Safeties coach and co-special teams coordinator Clayton White
Quotable:
"He looks like a power back, but at the same time if he breaks the line of scrimmage, you're in trouble. It's tough to tackle him and tough to catch him. Even if you catch him, you may not get him on the ground. That's the issue we kind of had with him. That's what makes him the player that he is."- Eastern Guilford head coach Doug Robertson
Scouting report:
• Noted power runner who has a knack for falling forward when being tackled.
• Has natural vision and instinct for a running back.
• Good downhill speed to break off long runs, but not noted for exceptional lateral quickness.
2015 projection:
NC State likes to rotate three running backs. Senior Shadrach Thornton and junior Matt Dayes are locks to get the bulk of the carries next season, provided they are healthy, but Gallaspy will have the opportunity to get on the field as the third tailback next fall.